Events for June 28, 2022 - April 27, 2022

Join us for our annual first day hike.  We will hike along Shoal Creek breathing in crisp, fresh air.  Start your year out right!

Seed bombs Free class February 20th 10:30 am Wildcat Education Cottage Bring the entire family out to make seed bombs! Come out to the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center to help turn your yard, or garden area into a pollinators dream. We will be getting our hands dirty, using soil, seeds locally collected and just […]

We are celebrating the completion of the Education Cottage March 5th!  Please join us.  We will have a check presentation by Joplin Regional Community Foundation, a ribbon-cutting ceremony by Joplin Chamber of Commerce, and a brief description of our journey.  The afternoon will be rounded off with a S'more bar served with hot cocoa & […]

Pictures with Joplin's Most Famous Rabbit, Trevor, has become a tradition for many families. This is an annual fundraiser for Wildcat Glades Friends Group. The cost is $ 35 and you will leave with a thumb drive and a photo release allowing you to print your photos at your favorite print shop. Registration is REQUIRED. […]

Led by Amanda, a Registered Yoga Teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of nature, breathing and yoga poses. Bring your yoga mat or a towel, and a reusable water bottle. This is a great opportunity to help during these months they might be experiencing a little angst from being cooped up. Please sign […]

For ages 2 and up accompanied by an adult Free Class Led by Amanda, a Registered Yoga Teacher, this class is designed to incorporate elements of fun, breathing and yoga poses specifically for kids. Bring your yoga mat or a towel, and a reusable water bottle. This is a great opportunity to help kids during […]

Pictures with Joplin's Most Famous Rabbit, Trevor, has become a tradition for many families. This is an annual fundraiser for Wildcat Glades Friends Group. The cost is $ 35 and you will leave with a thumb drive and a photo release allowing you to print your photos at your favorite print shop. Registration is REQUIRED. […]

Painting in Nature is a quaint evening held at Wildcat Glades Education Cottage.  Instructor Rayma will supply everything you need to create your own masterpiece while in the middle of Wildcat Park.  This is a beginning class and just for fun! 

Have you ever been out on a walk and come across a track, or maybe some scat? Who left it there? How can we tell who has been here? Join us to learn about the thing’s animals leave behind. There is a lot to be said about an animal’s footprint, or even their poop. We […]

This class is designed for kids ages 3 to 6 and is sponsored by Calvin Cassidy.  Because of Mr. Cassidy's generosity, this class is free to the public.  Blueberries, onion skins, beets, and cabbage…. What will we do with these? Well we are going to dye eggs with natural ingredients. Join us for a story, […]